SAVANNAH: Previously on Filthy Rich ` Ta-da! Are you planning on seeing Toni again? No! No! I'm sorry. I can't commit to a relationship. I'd like a seat on the board. BRADY: You are gonna have to do some reading before your first meeting. ROXY: Lorna checked out of rehab. You are a controlling arsehole who beats up on women, and there is no way that she can get better while she is with you! I want you to change your name. To what? Savannah Truebridge. Your mother was living in a house owned by the Truebridge family. You should take this up with the managing director of TBH ` Vivian Truebridge, mother of John Truebridge Jr. Joe? What? You dropped this. WHISPERS: Are you OK? I just` I just feel like a bit of an idiot. Well, you're not. But if I were you, I would steer well clear of John Jr and his harridan of a mother. Do you think she knew my mother? I don't know, darling. Well, She` She was her landlord. In a way. Do you know how I can get hold of her? Is there any point in raking up the past? I just want the truth. Last I heard, she was living it up in the Caribbean. We're not exactly close. Yes, I can do tonight. (LAUGHS) Sounds mysterious. I look forward to it. Sorry to interrupt. Very nice. Very corporate. But next time, go a bit lighter on the lip gloss. So, how's your mum going? She's back with Karl. She won't go back to rehab. Damn. You must be disappointed. At least we tried. And, um, would it be OK if I crashed here for a bit? Yeah, of course, you're part of the family. Stay as long as you like. Actually, I've been thinking about that, and you're right. About what? About making it official. I will change my name. That is great news. Savannah Truebridge. It doesn't sound too bad. And it's not like my mother's name was anything to shout about. For what's its worth, I think you've made the right decision. If it's easier for the board to accept me, then that's all that matters. Great. I'll organise the paperwork. How are you going with the board papers? Um, trying to read them. (CHUCKLES) Just take it at your own pace. No one is expecting you to say anything right now. At least you look the part. I'll do my best. I'm sure you will. Hello, chicken. What are you doing? Uh, just finished my maths. Have Maria organise you a room and make yourself at home. Thank you. She's staying again? Mm, for a while. I have an appointment, but I want you in bed at a reasonable hour and no YouTube or in-app purchases. I'm not a complete airhead. I know. (WHISTLING) ROCK MUSIC PLAYS Yo! (GRUNTS) You lied to me. What about? The house on Waiparapa Ave was owned by your family, by your mum. Look, it's says there TBH ` Truebridge Hunt Housing. Where` Where` Where did you get this? Ariana searched the title, but Brady tells me it's your mother's company. Whoa. Why would you go to Brady? Well, I thought she was in charge, but at least I got the truth! Look, I had no idea about this, man. Seriously. Bullshit, man. Don't lie to me. Hey, hey, I didn't do the legwork, OK? I` I` I just believed what I was told. Honestly, Joe, honestly. Poke did the digging, man, OK? I-I-I just believed him. Why would he lie? Well, uh, the Rouges aren't exactly shining examples of human virtue, but at least we are loyal. When you're not lying! Hear me out, bro! ROCK MUSIC CONTINUES PLAYING SIGHS: Shit! OK, look, Poke, OK, he would know that I would feel like shit about my mother being involved in this. Why? Why is that? Well, Vivian is an old battleaxe, OK? If you thought my father was bad, seriously, you have no idea. Do you still keep in touch with her? Oh, when she's not swanning around the Med on someone's yacht or at the Opera House in Sydney. But TBH is her company, right? (SCOFFS) She's not exactly hands-on. That would be far too much like working. Do you think she might be the Palagi who visited my mum? (SIGHS) I dunno, it` it` I mean, it doesn't sound like her, but anything's possible, right? OK. Can I get her number? Mate, no, no. This is gonna take some careful handling. Seriously, Vivian is not exactly friendly at the best of times. Just` Just leave it to me. BLUESY ROCK MUSIC Copyright Able 2016 UNEASY MUSIC Well, (SIGHS) this is very cloak and dagger. I thought it best to be away from any prying eyes. Fair enough. How's it going with the float? All tickety-boo? Truebridge is gonna be the sexiest stock on the market. As long as there's only good news on the Northland development. I thought we were fine? My annoying colleague in the Environment Ministry has got some draft environmental impact report. A red flag over some bird. At great expense we commissioned our own environmental assessment, and it gave us a big green tick. Can I see it? That would help me deal with the greenies. I'll get my office to flick it through to you. It might be smarter to get me a hard copy. You never know who's spying on you these days. I'll deliver it in person. Excellent. We could discuss it over dinner while you're in town. Hold that thought. What are you up to? Oh, I'm just making something for Vannah. Aren't you sweet? She got a big day. She's been going through crap with her mum. Is that why she moved in? Don't be shitty about it. I wasn't gonna be. And I've got other things to do today. Hey there. Hey. Vader, this is my friend, Grace. Hey. This is Vader, my new bro ` half-bro. Oh, hi. Oh, uh, do you two need a lift to school? We're actually not going to school today. There's a protest about deep-sea oil. More power to you. Does your mum know? Are you gonna tell? No, not me. No way. Whoa, watch out world! The 1980s are calling and they want their shoulder pads back. Settle. We should go. Don't wanna be late. You girls have a good day. We will. Made you some brekkie. (SIGHS) I don't know if I can face it. I'm a bit nervous. Oh, you'll be great. Won't she? Hmm? What are you wearing? Clothes. Well, if you want a job, you might need to get changed. (CHUCKLES) BLUESY ROCK MUSIC Package for you. Hi, nice to see you again. Don't say I never do anything for you. Come with me. Good luck. Thanks. I did have a couple of questions about the meeting. Say nothing, look pretty. You'll be fine. But I want to do more than that. Maybe Fisher could give you some tips. Sure. Fine. So, how long have you worked here? (LAUGHS) I'm a lifer. My dad worked with John back in the early days. So we both have a family connection? Yeah, except I didn't get appointed to the board aged... what is it, 20? Age is just a number. (CHUCKLES, CLICKS TONGUE) So, your questions. If I have to vote, what do I do? Just follow Brady's lead. Do whatever she does. What is amortisation? Uh, it's a bit like depreciation. Which is...? Well, things lose their value over time. Like this new table here's worth 100 bucks, but an old one's maybe worth five. Why? Generally it's best to amortise aggressively, otherwise you get left with a balance sheet of old tables. (SIGHS) I still don't really get it. You might have to get by on personality for now. Look pretty and say nothing. You do know that most of the board already hate you? Thanks for the support (!) Righto, it's show time. God, already? You did wanna do this. UNEASY MUSIC Gentlemen. MAN: Good morning. > FISHER: Thank you. UNEASY MUSIC CONTINUES That's for the chair. Good morning, everyone. ALL MURMUR: Morning. Sir Douglas, I'd like you to meet Savannah Truebridge. Charmed, I'm sure. As you know, Savannah is John's daughter, soon to be our newest director. Once we've been through the necessary motion to co-opt her. I'll propose that motion. The board has concerns. The board are aware it was a condition of family shareholders in order to facilitate the float. Do I have a seconder? Seconded. All those in favour? The motion is carried. And welcome, Miss Truebridge. Let's move onto the next motion ` amortising the assets of any new acquisition is a matter of standard protocol. Jim, I'm sure you have a comment, but, Savannah, perhaps you'd like to share your view on this? Uh,... it is best to amortise as fast as possible. A novel approach to risk management. So I assume you take your library books back before they are due? I've never taken a book out of a library. < (LAUGHS) You feel it's good to pay your bills early? > If you can afford it. Strangely, a corporation is not run like a student flat. Jim here would have us pay millions in provisional tax years before it's due. But do you think that would be prudent? No. < But now lets put that motion to the vote. I think it'll be nays all round. UNEASY MUSIC , (SIGHS) (SIGHS) Coffee? Oh yeah, cheers. Thrill a minute, eh? Oh, work is work. Not mocking it. Seems unfair, you being the dogsbody when you own the company. Hardly. I'd rather shovel shit then have to read through this stuff. Have you tried? It's bollocks. I know. I don't understand it either. (LAUGHS) Phew! Thought it was just cos I'm thick. Oh, you're not. And anyway, I don't think anyone reads this stuff. It's all for show. It's about things looking shiny and glossy. You're a real smart lady. I am so not, oh my God. I left school in year 12 to do music. You're doing better than me, then. Oh, that's nice of you to say so. JOE: Lets go! Push it! Push it! Last one! Go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go! And that's lunch. Good work, boys. Nice. Make sure lunch is healthy ` which it won't be. Hey, do you think John will actually contact his mother? I dunno, but it's not like I have her number. I just looked her up. Eh? Go you, super sleuth. There wasn't much to find. Vivian Truebridge. She was mentioned at a charity thing where she bought a painting for like 10 grand. Woo-hoo (!) John was saying she didn't actually do any work. I hate her already. (CHUCKLES) Hey, did you look up Truebridge Hunt Housing? 'Course you did. They were mentioned in a child poverty report on substandard housing. So they weren't the good guys. You got it. How many houses do they own? I don't know, but this is kind of upsetting. A kid died in one of their houses. When was that? Years ago. And according to one of the directors of TBH, it was an accident. Vivian? Some guy called Warren Brankovich. WHISPERS: Brankovich. LOUDER: Brankovich? I know this has been a marathon, gentlemen ` and ladies ` and there's just one final matter before we head towards what I know will be a very successful IPO. < Bravo. On to the proposal to increase directors' fees by 30%. Jim, any difficult comment, or can we put it to the vote? Can I ask something? Of course. How much do you guys get paid already? Well, it's in a range, according to various factors. What kind of range? Between 400,000 and 1.2 million. Each?! Remuneration is based on experience and value to the company. Do the company's staff get a 30% pay rise? (LAUGHS) Well, it's just that in the prospectus you talk about how your workers are your biggest asset. We don't set staff pay. That's up to the subsidiaries. But you set your own? What point are you making? It's just how is that meant to look, especially now? You're going to give us a lecture about the poor and hungry, is that it? No, that is` that's not what I meant. While I appreciate robust discussion` Let her finish. Even if you guys need a 30% pay rise so you can put (SCOFFS) rubies on your cornflakes or whatever, why are you doing it now? If we don't do it now, we'll have to put the motion in front of all new shareholders to ratify. But if the float goes well, the shareholders would be happy to reward you, wouldn't they? Or do you not you any faith in the share float? That is a ridiculous claim. I think Savannah has a point. If John were here, I think he would question whether it's prudent that we reward ourselves now. We need to demonstrate our commitment to our new shareholders and our faith in the future. Well, let's put it to the vote. Can I have a show of hands of all those who support the proposal of increasing director's fees by 30% as at this date? There are three votes in favour. And can I have a show of hands of those who vote nay to increasing director's fees? There are four nays. The motion is defeated. I would like to formally wrap up proceedings. Thank you all, and the next time we meet, we'll be running a listed company. That wasn't saying nothing. You and I need to have a chat in my office. You had better not do that to me ever again! I didn't do anything. I do not like being ambushed. What did I say to you when you wanted to go on the board? Say nothing and look pretty? I said no embarrassing scenes, and that is what you gave me. I didn't! You were there to be ornamental, not stir things up like some airhead socialist. But you agreed with me. Only because Sir Douglas is a prize prick. I simply made the best of a bad situation. I don't see how that was bad. If you had concerns about the agenda you should've spoken to me first. You didn't wanna talk to me. Those meetings are not there to let it all hang out. Everything is strategic, and most of the votes are known in advance. Then why have meetings? To see who gets the numbers. Sir Douglas has his lapdogs, but I'm usually ahead of him. So in future, anything you plan to bring up, you discuss with me first. Because I will not be made a fool of. Is that clear? Yes, Brady. (CHUCKLES) Oh, (SIGHS) but, actually, the look on that arrogant bastard's face ` (LAUGHS) it was quite special. Anything I can do next time, just let me know. Excuse me. I said no interruptions. But, actually, you do need to go and see Michelle from PR. She's got something lined up. Like what? Some puff piece. Just play along and make me proud. What are you still doing here? You got a call from Kennedy's dean. About what? He wants to talk to you. It's probably some stupid fundraiser. He said he'd meet you at the police station. Kennedy got taken there after the protest. (SLAMS PHONE) OK, look I respect your right to make your feelings known, but throwing eggs at police is not a great idea. < Everyone else was doing it. And getting taken in custody is` it's a bit awkward. Awkward? It's a bit more than bloody awkward! What kind of school encourages students to wag and get arrested? Uh, they got off with a warning. This is not what I pay my exorbitant fees for! BOTH LAUGH What? What is so funny? Uh,... I'm Sam Halloway, Grace's dad. We spoke on the phone. Oh. I'm Brady Truebridge. Nice to finally meet you. I should've realised you're too well dressed to be a teacher. And here's the dean. (CHUCKLES) INDISTINCT CHATTER Bro. It's Pamela. SMOOTH MUSIC (SLURPS) # You know we get down with all the cyber moms. # One of them told me I was hot right now like Tiger Balm. # One of them said, 'Larz, you a teen heart-throb ` # 'make my baby faint; make a tween's heart stop.' # (GRUNTS, RETCHES) Ewww. He's a bit of a grossie, eh? (CHUCKLES SOFTLY) < (GRUNTS) Is that your friend? Him? (CHUCKLES) Nah. < (RETCHES) Ooh. (CHUCKLES) , MOODY GUITAR MUSIC Oh, Joe. Hey. Good to see you. Good to see you. Take a seat. Tell me, what brings you into the office? I just wanted to find out a bit more about the company ` actually, about TBH. Uh, Truebridge Hunt Housing isn't part of the company anymore. Yeah. I know that, but I'm still pretty interested in the background. OK. Well, the company started in housing and construction back in the day. Built up a portfolio of rentals. Yeah? What kind of quality? (CHUCKLES) Not the kind that you or I might live in. But I did. Or at least my mother did before I was born. I'm sorry. I'm not sure how I can help you. I was looking into my background, which led me to TBH, and then I came across the name Warren Brankovich in connection with a house fire. I'm afraid I don't know anything about that. But you do know a Warren Brankovich? Yeah, he was my dad. Great. Can I`? Can I meet him? Uh, sorry, he` he passed away a few years ago. I'm sorry. Oh, it's OK. It was hard at the time, but, uh, he'd been unwell for a while. He was in at the beginning, right? Yeah, John and my father were in partnership. They started this whole thing. But my father's association with TBH and Truebridge Hunt Corporation ended quite a while ago. It got signed over to Vivian. OK, um, sorry for wasting your time. No, not at all. CELL PHONE BEEPS And you're clearly a busy man. Maybe. It was great to see you. Sometimes, these things, they're hard to deal with. A sudden change in circumstance, it's unsettling. If there's anything I can do. Thanks for your time. You are grounded for the foreseeable. Listen, I'm` I'm sorry if Grace got Kennedy into this. I was` I was a bit too tied up to` (SIGHS) to look out for them. I was... busy organising the march. You're a greenie? Uh, lobbyist. And your daughter goes to St Anne's? Yes. Oh, I wouldn't have thought saving the planet paid well enough. Well, it's been a struggle. < To be honest, Grace needed a bit of scaffolding. Dad, embarrassing. You only live long enough to go back on all the things you swore you would never do, right? And if you're not a socialist when you're 20, you've got no heart, and if you're still one when you're 30... Actually, I'm pretty sure I still have a brain. DOOR OPENS OK, folks. You can all go now. Again, it was nice to finally meet you at last. Kennedy talks about you a lot. Wish I could say the same. (CHUCKLES) Ouch. Well, I hope we catch up again soon. Perhaps the next time our girls are in police custody. Yeah. C'mon, stroppy girl. I bet you Grace isn't grounded for the foreseeable. One more word, and you will be grounded to infinity and beyond. (CHUCKLES) Hey, hard worker. You're still at it! Oh, can I go now? You don't have to ask for permission. You do realise you're kind of a big kahuna around here? (LAUGHS) Yeah right (!) I'm such a big cheese (!) I wouldn't know what to do if you hadn't shown me the ropes. I could fill you in over some other work stuff over a drink sometime if you'd like? That would be cool. Now, this boss man had better be going. Up to anything exciting? I'm just gonna go find Savannah and see how she got on with her big day. She's doing an interview for the paper. Awesome. You're really close with your half-sister. Uh, yeah, well, we gotta` we all got thrown into this, so we gotta stick together. That's cool. See ya. SOFTLY: Bye. It is a big step up from my last job as a fitness executive, but it is such an exciting opportunity. To do what exactly? As the youngest board director in NZ, I feel I can show that women, especially young women, can make an important contribution. And my other priority is to represent my half-brothers Joe and Garth as we continue my father's work as Truebridge Hunt Corporation heads in a new direction. (CHUCKLES) We just wanna make him proud. Was that all right? That was great. BLUESY ROCK MUSIC WOMAN: Coming. You're late. I'm a very naughty boy. You don't summons me then leave me hanging around. I know. How are you gonna punish me? How about... a kiss for your mother? Mama. (CHUCKLES) It's so good to see you. That's not why you dragged me back from Sydney. (GROANS) (SIGHS) So, Brady is floating the company? Indeed she is. Couldn't you stop her? She has support from her minions ` and two of the cuckoos. One of them's on the board. You are kidding me. Mm. 20-year-old stripper, no less. Oh Christ. What is the world coming to? Well, it does have some entertainment value. You think this is funny? (CHUCKLES) Hey, if Dad was gonna sow wild oats, at least they weren't boring ones. You should've challenged the will when you had the chance. That would have taken years, and half the money would have gone to some pompous QC. Oh, and your answer is just do nothing? Oh, with all due respect, I am dealing with this in my own way. Cavorting with your disgusting friends? Mother, do we have to fight so soon? I just want you to get what is due to you. Me too. You'll be pleased to know you are not my only ally. Who else? One of the evil cuckoos. (KNOCKS ON DOOR) S-Sorry. It's all right. I was just getting changed after the gym. Uh, you wanted to see me. Yeah, to say hi. Is there something wrong with that? No, no, um... I've just had bit of a shit day today. Did you wanna talk about it? SULTRY MUSIC (MOANS) Or we could not talk about it. Mm-hm. FML. What is it? I thought there might be something about the protest, but... Whoa! (CHUCKLES) Go Vannah! You'd think that thousands of people showing that they care about the world is more important than this. Oh, she looks awesome. She's a fitness executive? Stripper slut, more like. I thought you were over all that. And she'd like to make her father proud! Bollocks. What's wrong with that? She never even knew her father! Hey, you. You made the front page! It's not really about me. READS: 'Savannah Truebridge says she hopes that she will be a role model for other young women.' Really, it's just to get publicity for the float. Girl power is so last century. If you're ready, I will drive you to school. OK. You are awesome. Is Brady about? Haven't seen her. It's just something weird has happened. Mm. 50 K has turned up in my bank account. Says it's from the Truebridge Hunt Corporation. I'm guessing it has to be a mistake. It's good of you to fess up. So what should I do? Keep it. It's your first director's fee. Oh my God. (CHUCKLES) Did you think you were doing it for nothing? You mean I get 200 grand for being on the board? It's not as much as some of the others, but it's a start. What do I have to do to earn it? Well, read the board papers, go to meetings. You could do a bit more media. Michelle tells me she's had more requests for interviews. OK. Radio and a couple of women's mags ` it's good for us to get coverage outside the business pages. Oh, well, I'll give it a go. Don't undersell yourself. 50 K is not underselling myself. You see? It's not all bad being a Truebridge. Actually, it's amazing. And thank you. Go have a good day. We'll catch up later. UPBEAT ROCK MUSIC . Check out my girl. Hm, doesn't she look great? Mm. (GROANS) She's calling herself Savannah Truebridge now. Ungrateful little cow. Mm, I suppose it's fair enough. It's bullshit, Lorna, and the fact that you don't see a penny of that guy's money after all the years you spent bloody raising her ` it's just wrong. Well, she hates me now. You made sure of that. You can still see her. I just don't have to be involved. What do you mean? You're her mum aren't you? That's got to count for something, doesn't it? ROCK MUSIC PLAYS (GROANS) Morning, gorgeous. Oh man, I- I gotta go. Aw, do you have to? Why don't you tell me about all this bad shit you're going through? Oh, I don't know. I just` I just feel like everyone's lying ` but then so am I. You really don't have to angst over everything. Easier said than done. I am happy to see you whenever. No big deal. (KISSES) CELL PHONE VIBRATES CELL PHONE CONTINUES VIBRATING What's going on? Oh, it's... just stuff I gotta do later. Then it can wait until later. (KISSES) GENTLE CLASSICAL MUSIC PLAYS Hi? I'm sorry to interrupt. There is someone here to see you. Oh. (CLEARS THROAT) Be there in a sec. I know that music. You like ballet? I did classes when I was young. Oh, I love the ballet! I once saw the great Nureyev. You know him? Oh, the best. I saw him ` on YouTube. So, who is here to see me? She says she's your mother. You left her on her own? Yes. Oh, go stay with her! Oh far out. Oh, thanks, Maria. What are you doing here? I thought this might be where you were staying. WHISPERS: Why was she staring at me? Just in case. What, you think I'm gonna steal from you? Well, did Karl send you? What?! No, don't be ridiculous. I mean, I just wanted to check on you. You know, make sure things were all right. Well, why wouldn't they be? Actually, I know things are great, because I read about you in the newspaper. What you said was so inspiring. It's just PR. I didn't know you were gonna change your name. It's political ` to keep the board happy. Oh. Well, I'm pleased things are going well for you. Really. How are you doing? I'm good! No, I'm great, um, I've even booked a gig for next week so, yeah. That's great. (SNIFFS) You know, I know I've let you down, but, um, I'm gonna make it up to you. I'm just pleased things are going well for you. Oh, Mum. Oh. (SOBS SOFTLY) Oh crikey, what is that? Oh, I know. It's worth heaps, apparently. Oh gosh, it just goes to show you money can't buy you taste. I know. (CHUCKLES, SNIFFS) So, what's the rest of it like? You want a tiki tour? Sure. Crikey. Does every room have a bathroom? Of course. They're all very dirty. (LAUGHS) And there's the garage for all the cars, and the housekeeper's quarters. POSH VOICE: We don't need to bother with those, darling. Is it what you thought it would be like? Oh no, in my head it would be more like Dallas or Dynasty. It's weird to think you've never been here. Well, now I have. And finally my lovely princess has her castle. Next time you should bring your togs for the pool. Serious? Of course. You're on. UPBEAT ROCK MUSIC CELL PHONE VIBRATES Good afternoon to you, Alan. And good day to you too. Just wondering how far off you are with that report? Those rare birds won't rescue themselves. I could get it to you this evening. I could make us a booking somewhere private. I don't wanna put you out. You're not. Honestly, I feel like I've taken up enough of your time. Why don't you just send it over with your assistant? I could probably arrange that. And I don't trust the letterbox at my complex, so can she make sure to deliver it personally? I'll make sure it's on its way. Thank you. I look forward to reading it. SOFTLY: No problem. UNEASY MUSIC (LAUGHS) Honestly, Rox, just buy anything that you want. I still can't believe you are so loaded. I know. It's kinda crazy. What exactly do you have to do for this money? Read boring shit. Go to really boring meetings. That sounds like a total scam. I know, but there are all these old dudes on boards who do it all the time, and some of them even make a million. No way. It's true. You'd think for that you'd be doing something useful, like inventing a cure for cancer. I know ` insane. But they think it's totally normal. (GASPS) (LAUGHS) Oh babe, that is not you. It's so '90s. Yeah. Yeah. Tell me again what your instructions are. I am to deliver this package into the minister's hands and be polite. That's right. I'm always polite. I just mean the minister's support is important to us. I know, and I am totally chuffed that you trust me to do this. Of course I do. It's just if the minister wants to go for dinner or something, you're not under any obligation. He wants to have dinner with me? He didn't actually say that. I just wanna establish the parameters. OK. (GROANS) (LAUGHS) I was thinking of knocking off. Do you wanna grab a beer? I'd love to, but I've got to do this thing for Brady. I could text you when I've done it? Sure. I'll charge my phone. Cool. I should go. And I promise I won't stuff it up. UNEASY MUSIC m HIP-HOP MUSIC PLAYS ENGINE CLATTERS Hey, are you all right, hon? Not great. Look, maybe I'm obsessed, but I was talking to Marnie about this housing thing. She has a kid in her class who lives here, and the family were having issues with the landlord. TBH. The roof was leaking, and they couldn't get it fixed, and one of the kids got rheumatic fever. That's bad, man. TBH are bad landlords. And now we know it, maybe we should do something about it. Yeah, it's not like we have a connection to Vivian Truebridge. We know John Jr, and he does have a connection. If we used it, something good could come out of this. What? You really are amazing. Is that`? Is that water running through the light fitting? Correct. And that's the bathroom. And that` that black stuff? It's mould. Ugh, Jesus, I didn't realise it was that bad. It's a health hazard. Well, maybe it's an isolated case. But you don't think that at all, do you? Well, we` we don't know for sure. Guys, don't` no don't look at me like that. John, can't you see? Th-This is your chance to really make a difference. Yeah, TBH could lead the way ` warrants of fitness for rental properties. Yeah, but I don't really have a hell of a lot to do with the company. But you do get a share of the profits. > Hey, hey don't try and make me feel guilty, man. (SIGHS) U-Um, is there anyone in management we could speak to, then? Well... (SIGHS) We could... go straight to the top. What does that mean? My dearest mother is back in town, so maybe, well, we could, uh, pop a few partridges with one pellet? (CLEARS THROAT) Man, that would be great, yeah. See? Look at you. Sometimes I do deliver on my promises. She is still my mother. You lost out on a pay rise because of a 20-year-old girl? I bet Brady put her up to it. Maybe next time you should be a little bit cleverer ` or more forceful. (SIGHS) It's all your ex's fault for not keeping it in his pants. Oh yes. My dear... ex... dead... husband. Did you know about them ` the bastards? I didn't care so much if he strayed, until he married the black bitch. It was a shame. It was a bloody outrage. And to cut my son out of his entitlement. He's hardly shown himself to be adept at business ` or anything much. What did you say? Were you criticising my only son? (BREATHES RAGGEDLY) We will win because we are entitled. And if you don't believe that, then you need to be punished. Oh please, no! (GROANS) Come on! You know you want it. CLASSICAL MUSIC PLAYS INSIDE Oh hello. Hi. Um, I'm Cherry, Brady's assistant. I remember you very well. I still feel bad that we didn't have any lemon ` for your tea. I wouldn't hold it against you. Would you like to come in while I check this through? I've got some bubbles open. Sure. (CHUCKLES) Thanks. Mum? < Savannah? I got something for you. I saw this today, and just I thought it would be great for your gig. SLURRED: Oh babe, (LAUGHS) it's gorgeous! You're out of it. No, I'm not. Don't lie to me. What have you taken? (SIGHS) I just had a little voddy and a couple of pills. I thought you said you were gonna get clean on your own! Well, look, I didn't ask you to come around here, so just piss off. SOFTLY: Hey, I might wait in the car. When you came round today, I thought you were good. Yeah, well, I felt... bad after I saw you. I got upset. But we were getting on. (CHUCKLES) Yeah, we did. But you know when you asked me if there was something I wanted? Well, (TEARFULLY) I was supposed to ask you for money. But I couldn't do it, and now Karl's gonna be real pissed off. Maybe I` Maybe I should just say you weren't home or something. Oh Mum. You shouldn't let him do this to you! (HITS TABLE) God! TEARFULLY: I know, but I don't know how to stop it. FOOTSTEPS THUD, DOOR SLAMS > Guess the '90s didn't cut it. (BREATHES HEAVILY) Nope. Babe, your mum's not a bad person. She's weak and dumb, and he is the problem. Karl ruins everything, and I wish he was dead. Hey, join the queue. No, I want him dead. I could do it. I have got the money and the contacts. You're kidding, right? You know that guy that comes into the club sometimes? Snake? He's a fucking bad bastard. I heard he killed someone down in Tokoroa. That is why I want a number for him. I don't have it. But you could get it, right? You want to hire a hitman? Jesus, Savannah. What I wanna do is get rid of Karl ` once and for all. OMINOUS MUSIC < So, I got into the Communications degree, but it wasn't really me, < (LAUGHS) but that was OK, because Brady took me on as her PA, which was really great because she's such a great role model, you know? Even though she can be a little bit... scary. (LAUGHS NERVOUSLY) I` I mean, um, not scary, exactly. She's certainly ruthless. If you follow her lead, you'll go far. (CHUCKLES) GLASSES CLINK Well, I'm not sure about that. OPERA MUSIC PLAYS When I look at you I see an intelligent, attractive and very charismatic young woman. I first noticed you at John Truebridge's funeral. Oh. That was a really sad day. It was, but you still lit up the room. Really? (CHUCKLES) You should have more confidence in yourself. You're a lovely girl. More than lovely. You are a work of art. I'd like to see you naked. Sorry? I'd like you to take your clothes off ` for me ` so I can see all of you. Uh, I should probably go now. I'm not going to touch you. I just want to... appreciate you. I probably shouldn't do that. Let me give you some advice on how the world works. People do favours for people in power, and that's how they get ahead. That's how Brady got ahead, and the same could happen for you. Brady took her clothes off for you? (SCOFFS) No, I wouldn't be interested. But the point is, it helps to have friends in high places, and I'm a very good friend to have. If you do this for me, I can help you with your career... or not. It would be a shame if this had been delivered to the wrong address or never arrived at all. Now, I haven't got all night. Take off your clothes. OPERA MUSIC CONTINUES PLAYING Keep going.